Articles by Bob Richards

After a tragic day in Monte Vista that saw several homes destroyed by a fast moving fire, Monte Vista, Rio Grande County and Colorado State officials held a press conference to give as many details […]

Bill Metz Elementary School student Alex Dicker has been selected to attend a National Leadership Youth Forum in Denver! The Forum costs $2,700 to attend. Alex has a business where he sells used golf balls […]

April 8, 2022 – From Center Police Chief Dale Meek: We have been very busy over the last two days with three search warrants and a multitude of charges on one person, Jonethan Lopez.  Officers […]

Alamosa, CO – On March 21, 2022, at approximately 5:50 p.m. members of the Alamosa Police Department received information on Israel “Izzy” Raya Gonzalez whereabouts. Officers responded to the area of 2nd Street and Bell Avenue […]

If you live in the San Luis Valley, tonight could be a special night! If you live in Conejos County, there might never be another night like tonight… ever! Three San Luis Valley teams will […]

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Alamosa, CO –Sections of Murphy Drive are closed to install new stormwater infrastructure. Starting March 7th, the intersections of Murphy Drive and Sunset Drive, Murphy Drive and Oliver Avenue will be closed to install a […]

On February 27, 2022, at approximately 6:30PM, Officers with the Monte Vista Police Department were notified of a burglary in progress in the 700 block of Monroe Street.  When officers arrived at the scene, two […]

― WINTER MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ALERT ―  US 50 Monarch Pass to close at 5 PM today CDOT will perform avalanche mitigation operations on US 50 Monarch Pass today, Tues., Feb. 22, beginning at 5 p.m. Motorists […]

On 2/10/22 at approximately 1247 hours, The Blanca Police Department responded to the Town Park regarding a female who was found deceased in her vehicle. A thorough investigation with the assistance from the Costilla County […]